Awake and up all night

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Are you having trouble sleeping?

Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7. 

“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Have trouble sleeping and looking for somewhere to talk
  • Would like some company and support each other during the night
  • Share some things you do that helps you get to sleep

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  • I'm going to stay awake and try and get a bit more down me. Felt like I fighting sleep earlier before my walk.

    My arms feel quite heavy but I'm resting them on ice packs and hoping that helps.

    Hope all is well with you x

  • I’ve had a few surgeries now, but I was nervous especially the first time-that was for a hysterectomy. The staff were so lovely though, and they kept me talking while they were getting me ready…then suddenly I was asleep! They know we’re nervous and they really do their best to try and reassure us. Mine was open abdominal, so it should be easier for you being keyhole-quicker recovery and not too much discomfort, but still-take it easy afterwards and look after yourself.

    Sarah xx


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  • So great you're home with your family. Get lots of rest and look after yourself. Loads of love Heart️

  • Thank you Blush 

    So glad I'm through that one Raised hands 

  • I’m glad it’s gone well for you rie-you’ll know what to expect next time so it won’t feel so daunting. 

    Sarah xx


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  • All okay with me thanks rie. I am in some pain with my tumour so taking some painkillers. 

  • Hi Rie. 

    So pleased you got through it OK and it wasn't as bad as you thought. Hopefully that means a good night's sleep fir you. Rest up well and look after yourself.

    Sending best wishes. 

  • Evening Dingg Hugging 

    Apologies for the late reply but we watched football, then care routine and now OH's in bed.

    Thanks for your reply about the hospitals lovely, and I'm so glad you're happy with the one hubby's in now, but that's a crying shame about having to chase things up by yourself. Someone should really step up and do their job.

    My friend's hubby had a much better experience with the Morriston, as his treatment was successful and he's recovering well at home. I really wish that you both will have the same outcome sweetheart, and hubby's still responding to his treatment. Look after yourself Dingg, and sending love and hugs xxx

  • Wishing you all the very best for Thursday my lovely xxx love and hugs xxx

  • Great to hear that you've got the first treatment done Rie, and it wasn't too bad for you.

    Get plenty of rest now sweetheart, and a massive well done for facing it head on. What a gal! Hugs and love and sleep well xxx